Multiple Choice Questions

________ is a subtype of depression in which a person experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder only during a particular time of year.
  • obsessive-compulsive
  • paranoid
  • anxiety
  • seasonal pattern
According to Dr. Elyn Saks, in A tale of mental illness, which one of the following is NOT one of the 3 reasons she gives for being where she is today?
  • Stella laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie.
  • Thomas Szasz
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • She has many close family members & friends who know her & her illness.
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "Acrophobia is characterized by intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of situations in which it might be difficult to escape or receive help if one experiences symptoms of a panic attack."
  • change the word "acrophobia" to the word "agoraphobia"
  • insert the word "diathesis-" before the first appearance of the word "stress"
  • change the word "anxiety" to the word "phobia"
  • borderline personality disorder
Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing a(n) ________.
  • dissociative identity
  • diathesis-stress
  • obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
  • dissociative fugue
What symptom of schizophrenia is illustrated by the following example? So bees with knees have fleas and fleas jump, I jump like a jack, Jack the Giant Killer. Giants kill and transform things and something happened, but we can't hear because our eyes are like flies that flew away.
  • borderline personality disorder
  • biological; psychological
  • narcissistic personality disorder
  • disorganized thinking
________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.
  • agitation
  • mania
  • negative
  • anxiety
From an early age, Kwaku got into trouble constantly. He continually violates the rights of others and he often lies, fights, and has problems with the law. Generally, he is impulsive and fails to think ahead. He is frequently deceitful and manipulative in order to get the things he wants, and he never regrets his misdeeds or considers the feelings of those he has harmed. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Kwaku's personality?
  • dissociative identity
  • biological; psychological
  • experiencing trauma in isolation
  • antisocial personality disorder
All of the following are true concerning schizophrenia EXCEPT?
  • positive symptoms are those that reflect noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors.
  • becoming split off, or dissociated, from one's core sense of self
  • Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
  • Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.
Peripartum onset depression is a kind of depression ________.
  • the quantity of immunogens from vaccines received during the first two years of life were not at all related to the development of autism spectrum disorder
  • safety behaviors
  • that applies to women who experience an episode of major depression either during pregnancy or in the four weeks following childbirth
  • obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?
  • Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
  • Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about it—this leads her to become depressed.
  • This disorder involves feeling overwhelmed and sad for extended periods of time.
  • Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.
Which of the following is true about neurodevelopmental disorders?
  • lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds
  • lack of motivation to bathe yourself
  • All neurodevelopmental disorders are diagnosed in early childhood.
  • It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
Which of the following is an example of avolition?
  • lack of motivation to bathe yourself
  • becoming split off, or dissociated, from one's core sense of self
  • All neurodevelopmental disorders are diagnosed in early childhood.
  • lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds
What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives?
  • anxiety
  • negative
  • paranoid
  • agitation
Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
  • differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture
  • of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.
  • Mood disorders have been shown to have a strong genetic and biological basis.
  • A prestigious medical journal published a paper, which was later retracted, that identified a link.
Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is incorrect?
  • It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
  • This disorder involves feeling overwhelmed and sad for extended periods of time.
  • Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly.
The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion.
  • generalized anxiety disorder
  • can perform miracles
  • orbitofrontal cortex
  • behavioral inhibition
Nicole is socially inhibited and oversensitive to negative evaluation. She was thinking about a career in nursing, but she changed her mind because she believes the doctors would criticize her and patients would reject her. She has never been on a date because she feels socially inept and unappealing; she avoids meeting new people because anything less than immediate, unconditional acceptance causes her anxiety. Just yesterday she was invited to go on a kayak trip, but she didn't go because she was worried she would embarrass herself. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nicole's personality?
  • avoidant personality disorder
  • agitation
  • antisocial personality disorder
  • dependent personality disorder
Nathan has an over inflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment from others. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nathan's personality?
  • antisocial personality disorder
  • change the word "acrophobia" to the word "agoraphobia"
  • narcissistic personality disorder
  • borderline personality disorder
Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of histrionic personality disorder?
  • Stella laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie.
  • Jerome C. Wakefield
  • Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention.
  • obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?
  • It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • popular music that promotes suicide
  • Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about it—this leads her to become depressed.
  • This disorder involves feeling overwhelmed and sad for extended periods of time.
Why do so many people believe there is a link between autism and the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine?
  • lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds
  • repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts
  • A prestigious medical journal published a paper, which was later retracted, that identified a link.
  • of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "The psychological perspective views disorders as linked to biological phenomena, such as genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities."
  • of ADHD in the population has increased tenfold since it was first identified.
  • change the word "psychological" to the word "biological"
  • differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture
  • change the word "natural" to the word "supernatural"
Mae notices that her daughter, Natalie, is extremely preoccupied with the freckles on her nose. Mae can barely see the freckles, but Natalie spends hours in front of the mirror and recently declared that her nose is deformed and she is ugly. She spent her entire weekend applying products to eliminate the freckles, and she recently announced her plans to save money for plastic surgery. Mae believes her daughter may have a ________ disorder.
  • schizophrenia
  • episodic
  • can perform miracles
  • body dysmorphic
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • borderline personality disorder
  • being outside the home alone
  • can perform miracles
  • generalized anxiety disorder
Which of the following is false of dissociative disorders?
  • People with these disorders exhibit a personality style that differs markedly from the expectations of their culture.
  • Eugene was in a motorcycle accident. When he hears a sudden loud noise he relives the accident and feels as if it is happening all over again
  • All neurodevelopmental disorders are diagnosed in early childhood.
  • Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.
Which of the following is a good example of a flashback?
  • Eugene was in a motorcycle accident. When he hears a sudden loud noise he relives the accident and feels as if it is happening all over again
  • It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly.
  • Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?
  • It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • experiencing trauma in isolation
  • lack of motivation to bathe yourself
  • excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
A recent study compared the vaccination histories of 256 children with autism spectrum disorder with that of 752 control children across three time periods during their first two years of life. Researchers found that ________.
  • change the word "anxiety" to the word "phobia"
  • change the word "psychological" to the word "biological"
  • the quantity of immunogens from vaccines received during the first two years of life were not at all related to the development of autism spectrum disorder
  • insert the word "diathesis-" before the first appearance of the word "stress"
Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the following disorders is Veena living with?
  • episodic
  • agitation
  • schizophrenia
  • retardation
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